Würzburger Kickers secure promotion, Lok Leipzig miss third-tier spot

Würzburger Kickers are back in professional football. They secured the promotion in the second leg of the playoff against Lok Leipzig. The Bavarian side entered the match as the amateur champions. Lok Leipzig represented the North-East region in the tie. The second leg offered Lok Leipzig only a brief chance to overturn the tie. Their hopes faded quickly as Würzburger Kickers held firm. The result means Lok Leipzig will remain outside the third tier. Würzburger Kickers will compete at the professional level next season. The promotion restores Würzburger Kickers to the professional ranks after their amateur spell. Their next challenge will be adapting to the higher competition.